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Underclassman Spotlight: Brady Mahoney, OL/DL, Chelmsford

Image courtesy of Brady Mahoney We recently chatted with Chelmsford 2028 offensive and defensive lineman Brady Mahoney. The 6’5, 319 pound lineman is garnering a lot attentive this off-season and he is becoming a household name. Mahoney loves football but he also has a lot of interests off the field. Let’s get to know Brady Mahoney. NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When did you start playing football? What attracted……

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Recruiting Visit with Pingree WR/DB Colt Downey

We got a chance to catch up with standout Pingree wide receiver and defensive back Colt Downey recently. Colt talked about his spring thus far and how he has been preparing for the upcoming season.
Colt is an impressive young man who gives you honest, forthright responses. College coaches in particular, you will be impressed.

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Catching up with 2027 TE Chase Phifer after his commitment to Boston College

Image courtesy of Chase Phifer Boston College picked up another big commitment for the Class of 2027. This time it was Nease High School tight end Chase Phifer. Phifer stands at 6’5 220 and he held offers from over 20 schools including: Wake Forest, Tulane and UConn. Fun fact. Phifer plays at the same high school that Tim Tebow did. Here is interview with Chase Phifer. NEFJ: What made BC…

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5 position battles to watch at Patriots training camp

ERIC CANHA-IMAGN IMAGES As the New England Patriots prepare to head to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium for training camp in three weeks, head coach Mike Vrabel has his team in prime position to make a run at the Super Bowl again. While cornerstone pieces like franchise quarterback Drake Maye and newly acquired superstar wideout A.J. Brown are locked into their roles, several critical areas of the roster remain…

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The death of Lou DiRienzo hits home with the football coaching community

The sudden and unexpected passing of Monmouth University defensive coordinator Louis “Lou” DiRienzo Jr. at the age of 34 is a devastating loss that reverberates far beyond the confines of West Long Branch, New Jersey. The collegiate football community has lost not just a terrific young defensive coach on the cusp of a major career breakthrough, but an exemplary leader of men whose identity was anchored in mentorship, humility, and…

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Sacred Heart officially in the CAA

It is official. A new era has officially arrived in Fairfield, Connecticut. As of July 1, 2026, the Sacred Heart University Pioneers have formally joined the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) as its 13th football member.

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Checking in with Methuen Football this off-season

The Methuen Football Program will be entering its second year under the direction of Head Coach Ryan Dugan. The Rangers had a solid 2025 season, finishing 8-3. The program does lose some talented seniors but returns a strong core of seniors and underclassman ready to lead the program to success once again.

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